Best Développement Durable Podcasts (2025)

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2025: A year in review 6:10

10h ago6:10

6:10

As 2025 comes to an end, join our podcast hosts Lauren O'Malley and Clement Boisselier as they reflect on Aecon's year of sustainability initiatives and progress on our projects across North America.

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Episode 31: Connected North 20:42

25d ago20:42

20:42

We’re excited to share the latest episode of Road to Net Zero, where guest hosts Clement Boisselier and Jennifer Campeau sit down with Michael Furdyk, co-founder of Connected North, to discuss how live, interactive virtual learning is empowering students and teachers in remote First Nation and Métis communities. Aecon is proud to support Connected …

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Episode 30: Biobased Materials 15:06

2M ago15:06

15:06

Could seaweed be the next game changer when it comes to construction materials? Road to Net Zero hosts Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga speak to Annie Dahan, CEO and Founder of SeaCork Studio, a bio-based Material Design Studio, developing acoustic panels from seaweed bio composites, to find out how turning to nature could assist with the sustainab…

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Episode 29: The Circular Economy with Light House 19:25

4M ago19:25

19:25

From plastics on site to construction material, in the newest episode of Road to Net Zero, our hosts Prabh K. Banga and Colleen Hutchison speak to Gil Yaron about circular economy and the Construction Plastic Initiative.By Aecon

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Sustainability Week 2025 5:28

5M ago5:28

5:28

It's a bonus episode of the Road to Net-Zero podcast! Hear from hosts Prabh K. Banga and Lauren O’Malley as they provide a quick recap of Aecon’s recent Sustainability WeekBy Aecon

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Episode 28: Bruce Power and the Energy Transition 22:37

8M ago22:37

22:37

On this episode of Road to Net-Zero, we're featuring James Scongack, COO and Executive Vice President at Bruce Power. Listen in as our hosts, Adam and Prabh, discuss the need to fulfill energy demands and the role of nuclear in the energy transition. Learn from Bruce Power on nuclear energy's quickly evolving role, and the benefits of the reliable,…

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Sustainability Report 2024 8:11

8M ago8:11

8:11

We’re pleased to release our 2024 Sustainability Report, underscoring our role as an innovative partner in advancing the energy transition and building what matters to enable future generations to thrive. Listen to this bonus episode with Adam and Lauren, learn about the highlights of the year and the incoming initiatives for 2025.…

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Rapport sur le développement durable 2024 6:41

8M ago6:41

6:41

Nous sommes heureux de publier notre Rapport sur le développement durable 2024, qui souligne notre rôle de partenaire novateur afin de faire progresser la transition énergétique et de bâtir ce qui compte pour permettre aux générations futures de prospérer. Écoutez ce nouvel épisode avec Adam et Lauren, afin d’en savoir plus sur les faits saillants …

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Episode 27: Data-Driven Supplier Compliance with ISN 15:49

8M ago15:49

15:49

Our hosts, Adam and Prabh, are joined by Walter Haug, ESG Senior Supervisor at ISN, to discuss our partnership with ISN, and how we collaborate to manage supplier compliance with safety and sustainability using data-driven insights.By Aecon

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Episode 26: Gordie Howe Bridge Community Benefits 12:30

9M ago12:30

12:30

Guest hosts Clement Boisselier and John Nottage, speak to Nick Najor, US Community Benefits Specialist about how the Gordie Howe International Bridge project is advancing the community through economic, social and environmental initiatives through its Community Benefits Plan.By Aecon

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Épisode 26: Avantages communautaires du pont Gordie Howe 8:58

9M ago8:58

8:58

Cet épisode du balado Vers la carboneutralité est spécial, avec des épisodes enregistrés en anglais et en français. L’hôte invité, Clément Boisselier, s’adresse à Élodie Duval, coordonnatrice de l’environnement et du développement durable, au sujet de la façon dont le projet du pont international Gordie Howe fait progresser la collectivité du point…

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Episode 25: AlumaPower 15:59

11M ago15:59

15:59

Could the infinitely recyclable material aluminum be used to power generators or machinery? Join Prabh K. Banga and guest host Lauren O’Malley on the Road to Net Zero sustainability podcast as they speak to Rob Alexander, Founder and CEO of AlumaPower, the Canadian company who are redefining power generation.…

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2024: A Year in Review 11:26

12M ago11:26

11:26

The year may be coming to an end - but the Road to Net Zero podcast goes on! Tune in to this bonus episode, with Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga, as they look back at Aecon’s milestones of 2024, and what’s to come in 2025.By Aecon

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Episode 24: The Green Freight Program 19:16

1y ago19:16

19:16

Did you know that there are government incentive programs for businesses that reduce their fuel consumption and the greenhouse gas emissions of their fleet vehicles? On this month’s episode of Road to Net Zero, Adam Borgatti and guest host Lauren O’Malley speak to Kulan Kahadugoda and Kevin Wu, the founders of the Green Freight Assessments to learn…

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Episode 23: Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability 17:03

1y ago17:03

17:03

Have you ever wondered how the rise of Artificial Intelligence could impact sustainability in the construction industry? Our Road to Net Zero hosts, Adam and Prabh invited Aecon’s very own Adam Templeton, Senior Vice President, Information Services to discuss how this emerging technology could be deployed in the construction industry so companies c…

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Episode 22: Circularity in Construction 21:17

1y ago21:17

21:17

What better way to celebrate Circular Economy Month, than with a new episode of Road to Net Zero? Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga speak to Peter Rupp, Head of Corporate Sustainability at Hilti Group about how they are minimizing waste in the construction sector and pioneering sustainable construction methods.…

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Episode 21: Keeping it hot & cool with Enwave’s District Energy Systems 21:50

1+ y ago21:50

21:50

Tune into the latest episode of the Road to Net-Zero as our hosts dive into Aecon's latest collaboration with Enwave! Learn more about the innovative projects powering Toronto's energy future and The Well's geothermal energy exchange system that's shaping a more sustainable downtown core.By Aecon

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Episode 20: Sustainable Fuels 20:38

1+ y ago20:38

20:38

Tune into the latest episode of the Road to Net-Zero podcast as our hosts explore the impact of sustainable fuels on reducing emissions featuring Lauren Foulkes, Senior Director of Sustainability at 4Refuel. Learn more about the innovative, turn-key strategies for businesses aiming to lower their carbon footprint and achieve environmental goals and…

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Episode 19: Reinventing Concrete: The Power of Carbon Upcycling 21:58

1+ y ago21:58

21:58

Cement and concrete are the source of 8% of global CO2 emissions and growing. Tune into the latest episode of Road to Net-Zero, where we speak with Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling, about the process, benefits and future potential of carbon upcycled concrete and discover how it's revolutionizing the construction industry.…

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Episode 18: Driving the Future: Low-carbon and net-zero vehicles in North America 25:25

1+ y ago25:25

25:25

From pick-up trucks to cargo vans, more and more automobile manufacturers are producing viable options for vehicles in the construction industry. In this episode we speak with Flavio Volpe, an internationally recognized champion of Canada's automotive industry, about the future of low-carbon and net-zero vehicles in North America.…

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Épisode 17 - Rapport sur le développement durable 2023 23:51

1+ y ago23:51

23:51

Un bonus français épisode de notre balado #Verslacarboneutralite est ici! Nos animateurs, Clement Boisselier and Josiane Laflamme-Charetter, discutent du rôle d’Aecon dans la progression de la transition énergétique et de notre engagement envers le développement durable dans la foulée de la publication de notre Rapport sur le développement durable …

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Episode 17: Sustainability Report 2023 20:01

1+ y ago20:01

20:01

Tune in as our hosts, Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga discuss Aecon's role in Advancing the Energy Transition, and our commitment to sustainability with the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report. Plus, listen to guests who disccuss intiatives from across Aecon.By Aecon

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Episode 16: The Hard Truth About Cement 17:45

1+ y ago17:45

17:45

In this bilingual edition of our Road to Net Zero, our podcast guest hosts Clément Boisselier and Fabiola Tassy, speak to Professor Ahmed Soliman from the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University’s Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, discussing the hard truth about cement, it’s impact on …

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Épisode 16: La dure vérité sur le ciment 15:09

1+ y ago15:09

15:09

Dans cette édition bilingue de notre émission balado sur le développement durable Vers la carboneutralité, nos animateurs Clément Boisselier et Fabiola Tassy, avec le professeur Ahmed Soliman du département de génie du bâtiment, civil et environnemental à l’École de génie d’informatique Gina-Cody de l'Université Concordia. Ils discutent de la dure …

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Episode 15: Hydrogen Powered Construction Equipment 13:43

2y ago13:43

13:43

We’ve heard a lot about electrically powered construction equipment but what about hydrogen powered? Engineers at JCB developed the first hydrogen motor in the construction industry. We chat with Chris Giorgianni, Vice President, Product with JBC about their innovations in hydrogen powered construction equipment and how this technology will support…

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Episode 14: First episode of 2024 23:36

2y ago23:36

23:36

Our Sustainability leaders, Adam and Prabh, speak with guest Thomas Mueller from the Canada Green Building Council to discuss how the decisions made at COP28 in Dubai may have an impact on the construction industry.By Aecon

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Year in Review 8:51

2y ago8:51

8:51

The year may be coming to an end - but the Road to Net Zero podcast goes on! Check out this special edition of our sustainability podcast as we look back at the episodes covered in 2023 and what’s to come in 2024.By Aecon

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Episode 13: Reporting on Sustainability - the role of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board 17:52

2y ago17:52

17:52

We chat with Charles-Antoine St-Jean, Chair of the newly formed Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) and discuss the launch of the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) sustainability disclosure standards. Listen in to learn about how they are expected to be implemented in Canada, the role of the Canadian Sustainability …

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Episode 12: Battery Storage in Canada 17:01

2y ago17:01

17:01

Our latest episode discusses how battery storage can help meet demand spikes, the importance of supporting wide-scale deployment of renewable energy sources, and how it supports our clean energy goals. This episode features Justin Rangooni, Executive Director of Energy Storage Canada.By Aecon

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Episode 11: Women in Construction 18:02

2y ago18:02

18:02

Listen to our hosts and guest, Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions at Skills Ontario, discuss the different experiences women have had while working in the trades. Tune in to learn more about how companies can support women in the field & moreBy Aecon

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Épisode 10: Utilisation par Aecon de BIM et du cadre Envision 11:47

2+ y ago11:47

11:47

Écoutez cet épisode au cours duquel Clément Boisselier, spécialiste, Développement durable et Environnement et Yousif Jabak, gestionnaire, Livraison numérique intégrée nous expliquent comment Aecon utilise la modélisation des données du bâtiment (BIM) afin de favoriser la mise en œuvre du cadre Envision pour la construction durable de nos projets.…

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Episode 10: Aecon's use of BIM & Envision framework 12:23

2+ y ago12:23

12:23

Listen in as we learn about how Aecon uses Building Information Modeling (BIM) to facilitate the implementation of the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework on our projects with Clement Boisselier, Sustainability and Environment Specialist and Yousif Jabak, IDD Manager.By Aecon

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Episode 9: The energy transition - Small Modular Reactors and more 25:52

2+ y ago25:52

25:52

Listen in as hosts Adam and Prabh speak with our own Greg Thede, VP of Nuclear Strategy and Business Services, about Small Modular Reactors and our work on the Darlington New Nuclear ProjectBy Aecon

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Episode 8: Hydrogen applications across sectors 29:04

2+ y ago29:04

29:04

We chat with Bob Oliver from Change Energy Services about the growing role of hydrogen in different sectors. Listen to learn more about the different applications of hydrogen and how it supports sustainability goals.By Aecon

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Sustainability Report 2022: Building a Sustainable Future 9:04

2+ y ago9:04

9:04

We launched our fourth annual Sustainability Report – Building a Sustainable Future! Check out this bonus episode of our Road To Net Zero podcast where our hosts and sustainability leaders, Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga, summarize key ESG accomplishments with what we build and how we build it:By Aecon

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Episode 7: Managing climate change risks with Manifest Climate 21:24

2+ y ago21:24

21:24

We chat with Shashanka Suresh from Manifest Climate about the impact of climate change on the construction industry. Listen to learn more about how the industry can effectively manage and address climate change risks.By Aecon

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Episode 6: Carbicrete - a carbon zero concrete 13:22

3y ago13:22

13:22

We're back with the sixth episode of our #RoadToNetZero podcast! In this episode we talk to Chris Stern, CEO and co-founder of Carbicrete, about their #carbonnegative concrete. What was once a McGill PhD study is now a commercially available product!By Aecon

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Episode 5: Reporting on Sustainability 16:02

3y ago16:02

16:02

Our fifth episode features Wesley Gee, Chief Sustainability Officer at Works Design. To gear up for the reporting season, we interview Wesley on the top 2023 sustainability reporting trends, new reporting requirements and material topics for the construction industry to report on.By Aecon

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Episode 4: The Intersection of IR & ESG 9:53

3y ago9:53

9:53

Featuring Adam Borgatti, Senior VP of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at Aecon, discussing key trends in investor relations and sustainability.By Aecon

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Episode 3: Envision® for Sustainable Infrastructure and Construction 14:36

3y ago14:36

14:36

Featuring Quin MacKenzie, Lead Executive Officer at Luuceo Consulting Inc. discussing Envision®, an emerging design framework for sustainable infrastructure and construction.By Aecon

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Episode 2: Reducing Concrete Emissions with Lafarge 20:05

3y ago20:05

20:05

Concrete accounts for about 8 per cent of global CO2 emissions- Cailee Ellis, Lafarge’s Head of Sustainability, speaks about what they’re doing to reduce emissions associated with concrete production.By Aecon

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Episode 1: Electric Excavator Trial with Volvo 23:25

3y ago23:25

23:25

The first episode features Dr. Ray Gallant, VP Product Management and Productivity at Volvo Construction Equipment, talking about innovation & sustainability with Volvo's construction equipment.By Aecon

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#8- Mausund (Norway): An island at a turning point regarding its tourism strategy 29:23

3+ y ago29:23

29:23

Situated on a small group of islands located about 600km from Oslo on the northern coast of Norway, Mausund is a small fishing village in the municipality of Frøya in Trøndelag county. About 180 people are living in the village. Mausund is a very special small gem. If one is coming to Mausund for its charming red houses along the harbour, for a con…

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#7- St Honorat, l'île monastère (France) : comment concilier vocation monastique et attractivité touristique? 39:50

3+ y ago39:50

39:50

Située dans le sud de la France, dans le département des Alpes Maritimes, l’’île de St Honorat appartient à l’Archipel des Iles de Lerins. Joyau de la baie de Cannes avec sa proche voisine l’île Ste Marguerite, elle s’en distingue par sa vocation monastique depuis 16 siècles. C’est un havre de paix pour le visiteur d’un jour ou le pèlerin retraitan…

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#6- Zlarin (Croatia) : How to find the right balance between attracting visitors within preserving the island’s soul? 30:40

3+ y ago30:40

30:40

In this episode, we are taking you to a confidential Croatian island. Many people have not even heard about this beautiful place, the treasure of the Sibenik archipelago and a pearl of the Adriatic sea… Known as the "green island" for its unspoiled beauty, this is an island of pines, nice pocket beaches, idyllic coves and one traditional village an…

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#5- Porquerolles (France) : Tourisme de masse et hyper fréquentation estivale sont-ils compatibles avec le caractère unique et exceptionnel du site ? 39:08

3+ y ago39:08

39:08

Située dans le sud de la France, dans le département du Var, au large de la presqu’ile de Giens, l’’île de Porquerolles est la plus grande des 3 îles d’Hyères. Réputée pour ses plages de sable fin, ses eaux turquoise et transparentes, elle est devenue une destination estivale incontournable pour les touristes de passage sur la côte d’azur et la nom…

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#4- Brownsea (United Kingdom) : How to keep the balance between desirable tourism, which induces economic development, and its status as a biodiversity sanctuary island? 32:16

4y ago32:16

32:16

If you are nature lover and sensitive to the conservation of biodiversity, Brownsea Island is the perfect place for an outdoor and adventurous experience. If you stay long enough on the Island, you may feel the special spirit that drives the islanders and visitors. Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour in the county of Dors…

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#3-Kerkennah (Tunisie) : Comment la valorisation des traditions et savoir-faire locaux peuvent-ils devenir une signature touristique différenciée ? 32:14

4y ago32:14

32:14

“Auprès de ce pays est, une île fort étroite, appelée Cyraunis ; elle a deux cents stades de long. On y passe aisément du continent ; elle est toute couverte d'oliviers et de vignes. Il y a dans cette île un lac, de la vase duquel les filles du pays tirent des paillettes d'or avec des plumes d'oiseaux frottées de poix” Ainsi Hérodote décrit L’ Arch…

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#2-Paros (Greece) : How to find the right balance between tourism and real estate pressure and preservation of the island’s identity? 33:32

4y ago33:32

33:32

Paros is one the finest gems of the Cyclades islands crown. Once very famous for its marble from which a large number of statues from the antiquity were built, the Island is now known for a nice balance between beautiful sandy beaches and charming ports, and, in the inland, authentic villages, ancient hiking trails, small monasteries. Paros is rath…

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#1-The archipel of Lastovo (Croatia): How to develop tourism within preserving the existing exceptional ecosystem of the island? 34:11

4+ y ago34:11

34:11

In this episode, we will explore the Croatian island of Lastovo, also known as the « untouched» or « hidden » Island. Currently economic activities are focused in traditional island sectors such as : agriculture, fishing and tourism. The advent of an increasing tourism has resulted in a shift in priorities and perspectives on the preservation of th…

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